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Nicotine
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Weight gain and quitting smoking
[Reader Responses]
Originally Published: June 23, 2006
~ Last Updated / Reviewed on: May 23, 2008
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(1) Alice, I just want to point out that if you quit smoking, you'll be able to enjoy physical activity much more, and this may lead to weight LOSS! As a frustrated on-again off-again smoker, this has been my experience — I gain weight when I'm smoking because I exercise less, and I take it off when I quit because things like jogging, swimming, etc. are a lot more fun with healthy lungs. Also, not smoking makes my body feel much more healthy overall, so I'm more likely to make healthy choices in general — including food choices.
[back to top] To the reader: Weight gain related to smoking cessation is not necessary. Sure it happens for some, but it doesn't have to. It is as much mind over matter as it is the act of quitting nicotine. When I quit smoking/dipping, I also enacted a more disciplined exercise regimen and stricter diet. The result: after 10 weeks of being nicotene free — I also lost fat and gained lean muscle mass, with my resulting body fat percentage going from 18% to 11% (I'm 41 yo male...6'0 tall at 178 lbs)... mind over matter baby!
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